US Bridges

SR 14 over Tributary South Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 MI S. of Gillette · Structure no. 000000000006086

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,658
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Tributary South Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 14 over Tributary South Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,658 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,269 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesSR 14
CrossesTributary South Creek
Location1.2 MI S. of Gillette
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates41.93308, -76.79914
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,658 (2024)
Projected traffic2,269 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over Tributary South Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Tributary South Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Tributary South Creek carry?

About 1,658 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Tributary South Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Tributary South Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.